6 h. ago US vows to bolster Pakistan ties in congratulatory message on I

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended felicitations on Independence Day of Pakistan. In a message, Rubio appreciated Islamabad’s engagement on counterterrorism and trade. He also reiterated President Donald Trump’s intention to explore “new areas of economic cooperation in critical minerals and hydrocarbons” between the two countries. “On behalf of the United States, […]

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6 h. ago Four cops martyred, 7 injured in multiple militant attacks in KP

At least four police personnel were martyred and seven injured in multiple militant attacks across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa in the past 24 hours, including Peshawar, Upper Dir and Lower Dir, police said on Thursday. Two coordinated assaults took place in Lower Dir’s Panah Kot area and on checkpoints in Upper Dir, targeting a police van and security […]

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7 h. ago Trump asked Norwegian minister about Nobel Prize, newspaper says

When US President Donald Trump called Norway’s finance minister last month to discuss trade tariffs, he also asked about the Nobel Peace Prize, Norwegian business daily Dagens Naeringsliv reported on Thursday. Several countries including Israel, Pakistan and Cambodia have nominated Trump for brokering peace agreements or ceasefires, and he has said he deserves the Norwegian-bestowed […]

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9 h. ago Six cops martyred, 8 injured in multiple attacks on police checkpoints in KP districts

PESHAWAR/DIR: At least six police officials were martyred and another eight were left injured as militants attacked police checkpoints and patrols across seven districts in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, including Peshawar, Upper Dir and Lower Dir, police said on Thursday. The attacks coincided with national celebrations of the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan. […]

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10 h. ago Three dead, 81 injured in Karachi due to aerial firing on Independence Day

KARACHI: Karachi witnessed a tragic turn of events as Independence Day celebrations turned deadly due to rampant aerial firing. At midnight, the city was filled with the sound of gunfire as people engaged in the dangerous practice to mark the occasion. In the chaos, three individuals lost their lives, including an eight-year-old girl and a […]

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11 h. ago Trump says Putin ready to make deal on Ukraine, US hopes to include Zelensky

WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a deal on his war on Ukraine and that the threat of sanctions against Russia likely played a role in Moscow’s decision to seek a meeting. Trump is scheduled to meet with Putin in Alaska tomorrow. The […]

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12 h. ago 10 Dead, villages submerged as Rains, Cloudbursts wreak havoc across Kashmir

MUZAFFARABAD – Azad Kashmir, Kaghan Valley, and Gilgit-Baltistan witnessed chaotic scenes as at least 10 people including women lost their

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13 h. ago Putin Backs Trump’s Ukraine Peace Efforts Ahead of Alaska Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, ahead of a high-stakes summit between the two leaders scheduled for Friday in Alaska. More than three years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Putin said the Trump administration is showing “genuine and active” interest in […]

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14 h. ago Pakistan blocks over 500 social media accounts linked to banned militant groups

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has taken decisive action by blocking over 500 social media accounts associated with banned militant organizations. This move follows a nationwide crackdown in which more than 850 accounts were reported across various platforms. The accounts in question are allegedly linked to proscribed groups, including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Baloch Liberation Army […]

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16 h. ago China, Russia, US lead global greetings on Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day

ISLAMABAD – Several world leaders, including those from US, Russia and China, have sent congratulatory messages to the Pakistani people and

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16 h. ago Global leaders send warm independence day wishes to Pakistan

Pakistan marked its 78th Independence Day with heartfelt greetings pouring in from leaders and diplomats worldwide, reflecting strong international friendships and a shared hope for Pakistan’s prosperity. The celebrations this year carry extra pride following the recent victory in Marka-e-Haq during Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos. The day began with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and 21-gun salutes […]

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18 h. ago UK ready to increase pressure on Russia, says PM Keir Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he is ready to increase pressure on Russia in the Ukraine conflict. He made this statement ahead of a key meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at 10 Downing Street. The meeting focused on finding ways to support Ukraine and end the ongoing war. Starmer emphasized the urgency of […]

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34 h. ago Jennifer Aniston mourned Matthew Perry long before his death

Jennifer Aniston will always be there for Matthew Perry. Over a year after her Friends costar died at 54 in his California home, the actor reflected on how she and the other core cast members-including Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, Matt Leblanc and David Schwimmer-tried to help him fight his battle with addiction. “We did everything […]

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35 h. ago US again credits President Trump, other leaders for averting Pak

Top leaders in this nation involved in stopping that potential catastrophe, State Department spokesperson Bruce says WASHINGTON: US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce has credited President Donald Trump and other US leaders for averting the Pakistan-India conflict, saying that it “could have developed into something quite horrible.” Responding to a question at a press briefing, […]

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40 h. ago 123 killed in Gaza as Israeli strikes and hunger worsen crisis

Israeli forces continued intense bombardment across Gaza, killing 123 Palestinians in the last 24 hours, including 55 just this morning. According to Gaza’s health ministry, 437 people were injured during this period. Among the dead were 22 people searching for aid, many of them near relief centers. Thirteen were killed in Rafah alone. In addition […]

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41 h. ago PTI leader Ejaz Chaudhry hospitalised due to deteriorating kidney infection

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ejaz Chaudhry, who is currently incarcerated, was admitted to the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute in Lahore on Wednesday after his health worsened due to a severe kidney infection. His lawyer, Rana Mudassar, confirmed the hospitalization, stating that Chaudhry was undergoing multiple tests to address his health issues, including seven […]

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41 h. ago Indian PM Modi likely to meet Trump in US next month, newspaper reports

WASHINGTON: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet President Donald Trump during a visit to the United States next month to attend the UN General Assembly meeting, the Indian Express newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing sources. India’s foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. An Indian official familiar with the […]

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50 h. ago West Indies thrash Pakistan by over 200 runs to seal ODI series

TRINIDAD – Shai Hope’s unbeaten century and Jayden Seales’ six-fer led West Indies to a drought-breaking 2-1 ODI series win

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55 h. ago Pakistan’s outreach to Trump rattles India, says Financial Times

Pakistan’s recent diplomatic engagements with the administration of US President Donald Trump have led to a marked improvement in bilateral relations and triggered deep concern in India, the Financial Times has reported in a detailed piece. In a report by correspondents in Islamabad, New Delhi and Washington, the London-based news paper described what it called […]

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60 h. ago Presidential hopeful dies in Colombia after June rally shooting

BOGOTA: Colombian pres­idential candidate Miguel Uribe has died two months after being shot at a campaign rally, his family said on Monday, as the attack rekindled fears of a return to the nation’s violent past. The 39-year-old conservative senator, a grandson of former president Julio Cesar Turbay (1978-1982), was shot in the head and leg on June […]

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